EU Launches MiCA Public Review by August 31, Tightening Crypto Compliance

According to The Block, the European Union announced a formal public review of its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework this week, seeking industry and public feedback until August 31, 2026. The assessment will examine MiCA's applicability amid rapid evolution in digital assets, covering core regulatory areas including crypto asset issuance, asset-referenced tokens, e-money tokens, and crypto asset service providers.

MiCA's transition period concludes July 2026, requiring crypto firms to obtain full compliance authorization. Zerohash recently became the first entity to secure both a MiCA CASP license and Dutch electronic money institution approval, while Poland passed its domestic MiCA implementation law.